East Village

Blisted Shisito Peppers- Snacky Small Plates

Bite into these sweet-spicy jewels and your mouth fills with earthy, smoky flavour. Mind says “Big bag of salty, crunchy potato chips” body says “Yeah! These are good for us!”. Blistered Shisito Peppers are a low glycemic small plate sensation. For diabetic, paleo, or low sugar diets Blistered Shisito Peppers are a no-brainer appetizer. Not only are they tasty and salty, but also(great rejoicing…) contain health supporting vitamins and immune enhancers. This recipe is one ingredient, one pot, 5 minutes, done and dusted. This hot bite wonder makes an easy-to-cook-fast crowd pleaser, or a “I will eat all of it” side dish. Whatever way you slice it- Blistered Shisito Peppers! Oh yes!

From my town to yours

I first sampled this delicious, low carb hot pepper at my East Village N.Y.C. Japanese Izakaya(local pub), Takahashi. Blistered Shisito Peppers are a simple, fast, small plate appetizer that is our go-to snack whenever we want to have more fun at home and with our friends.

Fully loaded

In addition to being tasty, Blistered Shisito peppers are loaded with health supporters and nutrients.

Prevents cancer

Controls weight

Colon support

Supports cardiovascular health

Anti-inflammatory properties

Blistered Shisito Peppers are best served charred, salted, and accompanied with a side of lime. I know if you make this recipe that you will be choosing these over those over-processed potato chips. Who needs to feel all bloated and gross when you can feel happy, fun, and full of energy, with your belly shouting, “Hooray!”

Blistered Shisito Peppers- Snacky Small Plates

Blistered Shisito Peppers make a delicious, no fuss, small plate that is ready in 5 minutes. Salty, hot and sweet. Empty plates all around!

Author:Lisa Shaub

Prep Time:1 minute

Cook Time:4 minute

Total Time:5 minute

Yield:8 oz

Category:Vegetarian

Method:Searred

Cuisine:Vegetarian

Ingredients

8 oz shisito pepper

2 tsp olive oil

generous pinch of celtic sea salt

optional

lime

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Instructions

1.Wash your peppers. Leave the tops on.

2.Place in a cast iron pan, add oil. Turn heat on high.

3.Cook uncovered, turning often. Peppers will start to sear.

4.When peppers are soft turn off the flame. Plate them and salt.

5.Serve immediately

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Notes

If you are watching calories you can omit the oil. Just make sure to closely watch and turn the peppers often so they don’t burn. Blistered Shisito Peppers make a great cold or hot snack. They are also nice chopped up and added to salads and spreads.

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Blistered Shisito Peppers is the first part of our March series-“Snacky Small Plates”. Every week until the end of the month we will be exploring simple, tasty, low glycemic appetizers that support vibrant health. For more delicious snack recipes check out our previous posts Wild Mushroom Sofrito and Grandpa Joe’s Pickles.

I want a spoonful! If you make this recipe tag it on instagram with #lslivewell # livingwellisbest. See you in cyberspace!

The recipe “Blistered Shisito Peppers” first appeared on the blog L.S.Livewell.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun” Albert Einstein

“Giant bubbles at sunset” was photographed in Tompkins Square Park, in the East Village of New York City.

Have you ever seen a group of kindergarten age children at play? The constant new ideas, the number of ways they can take the same thing and make it even more fun is inspiring and even a bit crazy. How and why do those abilities fade? Life becomes predictable, demanding and more about fitting in. That same kid who could take a Lego set and make it into a tweeting chicken can’t even come up with a theme for his English paper.

How can we reach back to that childhood time and take with us a little slice of that rich and inspiring energy? If you want to connect with your own creativity, start out by patronizing someone who is actively working with theirs. Support an artist or craftspersons who is making beautiful work.

There is a man in my neighbourhood called Jim Power who creates mosaic designs on the street lights of the East Village. He uses mosaics to tell a story about the neighbourhood with the names of the businesses, the famous artists and highlights all created from broken pieces of cups and plates. He is out working in all kinds of weather. Whenever I see him I donate a dollar and tell him how much I love his work. When I see one of his lampposts with a brilliant design I feel happy that I was helping him to make that work, even in a tiny way.

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Hi, I’m Lisa! I love to cook and eat delicious, low-glycemic vegan food. L.S.Livewell is a place for diabetics, paleos and everyone who wants vitality. Life hacks, short cuts and tips. Living well is best!…